Screwworm scare sparks volatility, as cattle markets push higher | Beef Market Update

Screwworm scare sparks volatility, as cattle markets push higher | Beef Market Update

June 5, 2026 · 10 min

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This episode discusses the recent volatility in cattle markets due to a screwworm scare and the strong demand for beef.

Volatility returned to cattle markets this week following confirmation of the first New World screwworm case in the U.S., but the selloff proved short-lived as traders refocused on the underlying fundamentals of tight cattle supplies and exceptionally strong beef demand. In this week's Beef Market Update, Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange says futures markets... Read More

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